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Port Facilities

Port facilities for comprehensive and safe service of our customers  

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Our port facilities

We deliver best service to our customers meeting their shipping needs through our three owned ports, in Yali, Altsi and Milos, and thus offering considerable added value to the management of our customers’ cargoes.

Our three owned ports provide navigation and safety services that ensure the smooth operation of our customers’ ships. In cooperation with shipping agents, we manage and ensure all facilities for the safety of customers’ ships and crews as well as the effective loading of cargoes.

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Yali Port Facilities
Port Facilities

Yali

The port of Yali acts as a strategic hub for LAVA being at the heart of our commercial activity. The port has deep water piers and a large loading and unloading area, allowing for fast and efficient ship management. The port of Yali is an important gateway for international exports of our products, providing connections to many destinations around the world.
  • Owned Port
  • A ship loader with boom conveyor on concrete columns (300 meters from shore)
35.000 TN
Loading capacity: Ships up to 35 ktn
1,000 tn/h
Loading rate: 1,000 tn/h
Port Facilities

Altsi

The port of Altsi offers a quiet environment for ship loading and unloading. The natural protection provided by Altsi Bay ensures safety and stability for port operations.

  • Owned Port
  • A ship loader with boom conveyor on concrete columns (100 meters from shore)
6.500 TN
Loading capacity: Up to 6,500 tn
700 tn/h
Loading rate: 700 tn/h
Milos Port Facilities
Port Facilities

Milos

The unique geographic location of the port of Milos offers unimpeded access to the Aegean Sea and the neighbouring islands. The location makes the natural port of Milos an important centre for the thoroughfare of ships and loading of goods.

Milos Natural pozzolana
  • Owned Port
  • A ship loader with boom conveyor on concrete columns (40 meters from shore)
  • Loading capacity: Ships up to 7,000 tn
  • Loading rate: 1000 tn/h
Milos Silica Sand
  • Loading from a public dock
  • Loading capacity: Ships up to 20,000 tn
  • Loading rate: 500 tn/h
About us

Meet Lava

At LAVA, we shape the future of industrial aggregates exploitation with passion and innovation – Welcome to a world of quality, where with the power of nature we transform the world.
Who We Are
At LAVA, a proud member of the HERACLES Group, we stand at the forefront of mining, quarrying and trading industrial aggregates in Greece. With a rich legacy of over 70 years, we provide premium lightweight aggregates, gypsum, natural pozzolana, and silica sand, not only across Greece, but also reaching over 20 countries worldwide. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and continual evolution sets us apart, delivering quality that transcends boundaries.
Our Mission
We are committed to providing high-quality aggregates with respect for the environment and an unwavering dedication to safety and social responsibility. Grounded in innovation and sustainability, we support the growth of local communities and focus on continuously improving our processes for a more sustainable world.
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